Taos, NM 87529 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Taos, NM—87529

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$507,000

1.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$68,400

41.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

13.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-2.4%

Median Rent

N/A

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Other Zip Codes in Taos, NM

87571

Home Price Trends — Taos, NM

As of May '26, the median home price in Taos, NM is $507,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.0%. This indicates that home prices in Taos, NM are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -2.4%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$507,000	-1.0%
Single Family	$530,000	-1.3%
Condos	$316,000	-3.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Taos, NM

Taos, NM lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	N/A	N/A
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

11.1%

1 Bedroom

7.5%

2 Bedrooms

42.5%

3 Bedrooms

16.5%

4 Bedrooms

21.2%

5+ Bedrooms

1.2%

Property Listings — Taos, NM

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Taos, NM is 91. This is a increase of 13.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$537,000	-19.0%
Listing Count	47	34.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.2%	34.0%
Days on Market	91	13.0%

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Demographics — Taos, NM

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Taos, NM has a population of 4,870, which has increased by 5.1% over the past 5 years. Taos, NM is a less popular place for families, as children make up 11.0% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 39.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	4,870	5.1%
% Under 18	11.0%	-22.5%
% Seniors	31.6%	23.0%
% WFH	16.1%	23.8%
% w/ College Degree	39.4%	13.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Taos, NM is a predominantly white area, with 55.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 15.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Taos, NM is hispanic, making up 32.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.9% of the population in Taos, NM, and this percentage has decreased by 12.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	55.8%	15.8%
% Black	0.0%	N/A
% Hispanic	32.4%	-35.1%
% Asian	0.0%	-100.0%
% Foreign Born	6.9%	-12.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Taos, NM

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 53 mortgage originations in Taos, NM, of which 83.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 68.0%, with 23.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Taos, NM. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 15.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	53
% Conventional Loans	83.0%
% Government Loans	17.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	23.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	15.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Taos, NM

Taos, NM lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	39
Total Units Section 8	39
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	69.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,160
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,330
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,700
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,230

Taos, NM—87529

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Taos, NM

Home Price Trends — Taos, NM

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Taos, NM

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Taos, NM

Demographics — Taos, NM

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Taos, NM

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Taos, NM

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Taos, NM

Home Price to Income Ratio

Taos, NM — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Valdez

San Cristobal

Valdez, NM

Carson

Ranchos de Taos, NM

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	7.6
Median Home Price	$507,000
Median Household Income	$68,400

Taos, NM—87529

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Taos, NM

Home Price Trends — Taos, NM

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Taos, NM

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Taos, NM

Demographics — Taos, NM

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Taos, NM

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Taos, NM

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Taos, NM

Home Price to Income Ratio

Taos, NM — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Valdez

San Cristobal

Valdez, NM

Carson

Ranchos de Taos, NM

Frequently Asked Questions

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